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Things Islam Don’t Endorse But Culture Does (Part 2)
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Things Islam Don’t Endorse But Culture Does (Part 2)

Pakistan has a colorful culture without any doubt with lots of traditions and customs. But the problem arises when they endorse some of the culture as a name of Islam. The religion Islam does not endorse such things, so we are here with part two of such things. So here we are with another part of culture vs Islam. Every country has its peculiar set of customs that are appropriate according to their geographical whereabouts. It can be any wedding tradition, societal restriction, or weird government law. For example, it is frowned upon if you talk in the elevators in Japan. It is weird of us but this law is accepted by the local Japanese so we cannot outlaw it. In the last part, we discussed a few things that are considered taboo in Pakistani society, you can read that article h...
Bhag e Fidak
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Bhag e Fidak

Bhag e Fidak: A Disputed Land The Jewish inhabitants of the region gifted the Prophet Muhammad a fertile oasis located near Medina called Bhag e Fidak. After the Prophet's death, Fatima claimed the land as her inheritance, but Abu Bakr confiscated it. This event, known as the "Fadak Incident," is a matter of dispute between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr justified the confiscation of Fadak because he considered it to be public property that belonged to the Muslim community, not private property that belonged to Fatima. They argue that the Prophet had no intention of giving Fadak to Fatima as her inheritance and that she acknowledged this fact. Shia Muslims, on the other hand, believe that Fatima was the rightful heir to Fadak and that Abu Bakr's confi...
Why Ashura (10th Muharram) Is So Significant For Muslims?
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Why Ashura (10th Muharram) Is So Significant For Muslims?

Commemorated on the 10th day of Muharram, Ashura is one of the most sacred days for Muslims worldwide. According to Islamic history, several important events took place on the day of Ashura. We will discuss few of them in this article. Rooted in the Syro-Arabian languages, the word Ashura means “tenth” or, in simpler words, “the tenth day” (10th Muharram). Also known as the “Day of Remembrance”, Ashura is the tenth most important day Allah (SWT) has blessed us with. From the miracle of Prophet Musa (RA) to the heartbreaking incident of Karbala. Some of the most important historical events took place on this day. However, Every year, Muslims observe fasts, pay Sadaqah, and try to be generous human beings in the month of Muharram. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has recommended his follo...
Things Islam Don’t Endorse But Culture Does
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Things Islam Don’t Endorse But Culture Does

Usually religion and culture side by side. But in Pakistan, few things are cultural but practiced as Islam. Let's delve into the depth of those cultural norms. Pakistan has a really rich history and deep-rooted culture in its society. People do not go beyond the limits of their social norms and traditions. Islam is majorly practiced in the country, the religion came from the dessert of Arab. With time and fashion changes, society changes its norms accordingly. Usually, religion is well attached to the culture and both create a beautiful synergy that is helpful to create an alluring neighborhood. But there are a few things that Pakistan adopted from culture but presented as a religious norm. These norms create a rift in the minds of young people when they learn Islam an...
Torah Burning, Freedom of Speech, or a Lesson to the Masses
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Torah Burning, Freedom of Speech, or a Lesson to the Masses

Protestors abandon his plan to burn Torah in Sweden to teach a lesson to Swedish authorities. Israel records a protests to Swedish Government. Is it a start of a new war or an end to religious insensitiveness? The man who vowed to burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Sweden's capital, Stockholm. He had chosen not to set fire to the religious scriptures, Swedish media have reported. Despite being given permission by Stockholm police to hold a three-person protest. The man said he had no intention of burning any books and instead threw a lighter to the ground. "I never thought I would burn any books. I'm a Muslim, we don't burn [books]," broadcaster SVT cited the man as telling those gathered for the planned desecration. The 32-year-old Ahmad A. said the rea...